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splits*lambrettas

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stupid question
« on: September 17, 2006, 07:53 PM »
having just got back in to bmx after bout 15 years i changed my back sprocket and axle
when i went to fit the wheel back on the frame it was a bout an 1" each side to the drop outs
when i tightend the wheel it drew the dropouts in towards the wheel. is this right or am i stupid stupid stupid.

apologies but i havent touched a bike since godknows when

selfpreservation

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Re: stupid question
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2006, 07:54 PM »
get/make spacers

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Re: stupid question
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2006, 07:57 PM »
deffo get some spacers

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splits*lambrettas

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Re: stupid question
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2006, 07:59 PM »
cool cheers

would bolts do as spacers?? ie bolt each side of the dropout?

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Re: stupid question
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2006, 08:20 PM »
if its the right size, then i would say why not, but you can get specific axle spacers, that look a little less unsightly than the nut method

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